A story about love from a very important time in the author’s own childhood. This richly illustrated book tells the story of a small girl named Amy, her relationship with her beloved grandmother and her grandmother’s passing. Amy and her mother travel to Indiana, where grandmother was born, to attend her funeral. There, Amy encounters members of her family she has never met and hears many more stories of her grandmother’s life. Before returning home Amy is given a gift that she will cherish for the rest of her life. A gift of love with a special surprise.

About the Author

As a grandmother, I know children love to hear stories about their parents and grandparents. The Violet-Covered Tea Cup is a story from my own childhood to share with my grandchildren and other children as well.

Customer Reviews

"This is the kind of book you wished your parents had read to you when you were a kid. It's a lovely story told from the heart, and the illustrations are wonderful!"